Sony KV-24FV12 picture problem

The TV's main culprits to be causing this problem are "dynamic contrast" which maybe darkening the backl light in dark scenes an example a night time or a dark scene in a movie. To make the blacks be deeper (as LCD/LED TV are rubbish at blacks) or brighten it on bright scenes to make the light be lighter and once again to make the blacks be deeper so the images pop out. Also "eco lighting" this will dim or brighten the image based on the amount of light in a room in order to be saving energy. Ether way the easy fix is to turn both of these features off. You will get rid of the problem and enjoy more subtler shades of colour that would otherwise be bleached (brightend) or crushed(darkend) out..

Is the video plugged in? It may have fallen out - this is if you are using RCA style jacks - one for video, and two for sound

Check its video output card [a card directly plugged on to the back of the picture tube] for any loose solder terminals. Re-solder all the suspected solder terminals there, by applying a little more solder to each points. A bad solder point can cause this type of problem.

It has an automatic degaus function. Switch the set off at the mains switch and leave it off overnight. It will automatically degaus the tube when switched on from cold.

check the capasitor near the plyback, the value is: from 160volts to 250 volts

There is some electronic circuit problem with your TV. Best if you want to repair it you find a reputable TV repair shop. Sorry.

On the my sony website, they said try unplugging the set for 3 or 6 minutes. Then plug it directly to the wall. If that don't work, and it won't; seek a service center. I have the same problem.

Next time we better buy Panasonic. Sony products fail ALOT. I had a 5 disc DVD Changer and it was defective and it was part of a class action lawsuit,

I believe this is the same sort of problem.

The sony Vaio laptop computer gets consistent poor reviews.

I brought an alarm clock and its back up battery never worked right out of the box.

I brought a cordless phone and the LCD display went blank.

I am so DONE with Sony.

Good name; Bad products.

Hi MG86,

Most PS2 games are dark and auto brightness controls will casue your LCD tv to brighten up automatically in response the dark video coming from PS2 games. I suggest you get into the menu settings of your TV and find a setting that will shut off the auto picture controls.

AKB circuit (automatic kine bias), the timer/standby indicator blinks for about 30 seconds then goes to the self-diagnosis function. Something is wrong with the video. Check video out, Q705, 732, 761 and other components on the Cboard, also check Q218, 219, 220 on the A board. In addition, unit could be in IK blanking.

Hello Robert, the picture tube on your TV set is exausted. Please contact your nearest Authorized Sony Service for further help/advice. After all, Sony is a good choice. The next TV set you buy could be one of Sony-s Bravia LCD. Kind regards, Arpad